Overview

• Speaking to European club leaders in Rome, Gianni Infantino said early January 2035 is the preferred slot to fit Saudi conditions and avoid Ramadan.
• He suggested March or October as broader options so future World Cups can be played at the same time worldwide.
• FIFA says it is consulting confederations and clubs on optimizing the calendar and has not set an official date for 2035.
• A winter tournament would again require midseason pauses for major European leagues, echoing the 2022 precedent in Qatar.
• The push references recent weather stoppages at the Club World Cup, while the 2026 edition remains scheduled for June 11 to July 19.